Mascots + face painting and balloon twisting are HUGE of 2-5 year old parties in CT, MA, RI, and NH! Check out what we expect to be trending in 2017 for some great party ideas.
Olivia G began working at Kaleidoscope in May of 2015 as a high schooler who heard about a face painter princess job through her local high school theatre program.
Since then, she’s become one of our most seasoned face painters, balloon twisters, and performers! Olivia has since graduated first high school and then from Stonehill College with a double major in biology and secondary education. While not entertaining at events, Olivia is public school science teacher in Massachusetts who balances her love of education with her passion for the arts.
Olivia is a Ellington, Connecticut native who now lives in the Greater Boston area and entertains throughout southern New England, so no matter where your party is you may see her soon!
Read some of Olivia’s verified Google Reviews from the past decade of her work here!
Face Painter Interview with Olivia
When and why did you start working at Kaleidoscope?
May of 2015. A recruiter came to Ellington High School theatre program and I thought…who doesn’t want to be a princess for a living? Sign me up! 😀
What is your favorite part of Face Painting?
Nothing beats turning around the mirror to somebody and seeing their face light up with joy 🙂 It’s one of the best feelings in the world!
What are people’s reactions when you tell them You’re a professional Kids Party Entertainer?
It’s hard for them to wipe the shock off their face. Especially when they know I teach high school biology on top of it. They always wonder which came first: the science or the art?!? I always tell them I was born to do both 🙂
What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about what you do?
That I teach high school science on top of my KScope artistry! People always think you’re either a sciencey-STEM person or an artsy-creative peep. You can always be both! Break the mold and do what makes your heart happy!
What do you think your superpower as a face painter or balloon twister is?
Being able to engage everybody at the party. I will get all the kids AND adults to participate! Face painting has no age limits 🙂
What’s your favorite part of being a Professional artist?
Having a creative outlet. I never like being put into a box — and being able to freely create with paints, balloons, and characters wakes up my brain and keeps it fresh. Always keeping me on my toes!
What’s one piece of advice you give to every parent planning a birthday party?
Sit back, relax, and have fun. You’ve planned such an amazing event and put in so much hard work – you deserve to enjoy it too!
What’s one thing you want every corporate event planner to know?
Please bring us water!!! And put us in the shade if you can! Usually these events are longer than normal and we want to be in optimal shape for the entire party 🙂
Kaleidoscope specializes in parties with multiple characters, because our actors are trained to work together to bring stories come to life! The past box office years have seen some big adventure stories which makes these princesses and their friends the perfect choice for parties of any size, age, or gender.
Pirates, heroes, and princesses are still super popular with 5-8 year olds in CT, MA, RI, and NH–but if you’re looking for something a little more trending, here are a few party themes perfect for ages 5-9!
If you want a small and timeless birthday party, but still want a big surprise for the kids, we have three absolutely classic cartoons that everyone at your event will love–with different entertainment options for everyone!
Cartoon character visits are becoming more and more popular for kid’s birthday parties! We have two basic cartoon types to choose from: the mascots and the characters!
Here’s our quick guide to helping you choose the best fit for your party:
Now serving face painting, balloon twisting, and temporary tattoos for all of New Hampshire!
Because of growing demand on our Salem, MA office, we’re opening up a fourth location in NH! Because we’re still growing, the services we’re currently offering in NH include:
Character parties are the most popular package Kaleidoscope offers: not only are you getting some awesome entertainment, but larger-than-life family memories.